Air Conditioning Service in Lincoln

July 31, 2022

Hey Lincoln! Let's talk about one of our Nebraska summertime must-haves: your car A/C. It's real easy for Lincoln drivers to take their car's air conditioner for granted. Just push the right buttons and out comes cool, dry, clean air. But your air conditioning system needs attention from time to ... More

NOT JUST ANOTHER CUSTOMER (Finding the Right Service Facility)

July 31, 2022

You might remember a hit TV sitcom that was set in a bar, a place where "everybody knows your name." The idea, of course, is people feel more comfortable where they aren't just another customer among many; they're special because their relationship goes back a few years. That comfortable relat... More

Cabin Air Filter From Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Lincoln

July 30, 2022

Here is a questions for Lincoln drivers: What is a cabin air filter?Is it: A filter for a house in the middle of the woods? A fresh, piney scent? A filter for the passenger compartment of your car? Clever you, it's 3.A cabin air filter cleans the outside air before it comes into the passenger ... More

Differential Service at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Lincoln

July 29, 2022

Here at AutoNetTV, we have national viewers, like your neighbors in Lincoln, who write to us with questions or feedback. One common question we're asked is: "What is a differential and what does it do?" You may have been told by your Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Lincoln service advisor that your di... More

Exhaust Service at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Lincoln in Lincoln

July 28, 2022

Whenever they hear the term "exhaust service," most Lincoln residents think about exhaust pipes and mufflers. Well, actually, exhaust service at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Lincoln is a lot more comprehensive these days. For example, catalytic converters were mandated in 1976 and on-board emission ... More

Fuel Injectors

July 27, 2022

The last new American vehicles sold in Lincoln with a carburetor rolled out of the Nebraska dealerships in 1990. Since then, all new vehicles here in Lincoln, and nationally, have had fuel injectors. In very simple terms, a fuel injector is a valve that squirts fuel into your engine. Your engine ... More

PCV Valve Replacement

July 26, 2022

Hello Lincoln, let's talk about your often-unnoticed but extremely important PCV valve. The energy from exploding fuel is what powers your engine. But some of the vapors from the explosions escape into the lower part of the engine, called the crankcase. The crankcase is where your engine oil hang... More

Severe Service Requirements

July 25, 2022

A lot of Lincoln drivers have asked whether or not they should use their severe service maintenance schedule, which is listed in their vehicle's owner's manual. It can be somewhat confusing, so we decided to consult an expert. Cricket Killingsworth is from QMI/Heartland, a manufacturer of auto... More

Winter Tires

July 24, 2022

What type of technology do you use? Do you prefer an 8-track tape or an iPod? When it comes to winter tires, much of Lincoln driver's perception dates back to when 8-track was the best way to listen to the Bee Gees.Twenty years ago in Nebraska, winter tires differed from highway tires only in the... More

Wash Me, Wash Me Right (How to Wash a Vehicle)

July 24, 2022

Most would agree they'd rather drive around in a clean, shiny vehicle than one coated with a layer of dirt. When warmer weather comes around, some of us are bound and determined to wash our own vehicles. And to protect the paint and its luster, there are a few things to keep in mind when you ge... More